7
Very High
Landslide Risk in California
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
California faces very high landslide risk. 29 of 58 counties (50%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: Year-round
Highest-Risk Cities in California
1
Los Angeles, CA
Very High · 21 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
2San Diego, CA
Very High · 5 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 9
3San Jose, CA
Very High · 11 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
4San Francisco, CA
Very High · 13 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
5Fresno, CA
Very High · 6 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
6Long Beach, CA
Very High · 18 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
7Oakland, CA
Very High · 13 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
8Sacramento, CA
Moderate · 11 historical events
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
Notable Landslide Events
Landslide - San Diego Area Ranges, S of Palm Springs, California, United States
November 16, 2025 — WARNING
San Diego, CA
760 people exposed; $86M capital exposed
Landslide - California Coast Ranges, Mendocino, California, United States
February 14, 2025 — WARNING
Oakland, CA
823,000 people exposed; $218,353M capital exposed
Landslide - Eaton Fire Burn Area, California, United States
February 12, 2025 — WARNING
Long Beach, CA
363,000 people exposed; $104,494M capital exposed
Landslide - Palisades and Franklin Fire Burn Areas, California, United States
February 12, 2025 — WARNING
Los Angeles, CA
73,200 people exposed; $12,524M capital exposed
Other Hazards in California
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